Why is France's Macron in China visiting Xi Jinping?
France's President Emmanuel Macron visits China for a three-day state visit - at a tricky time in relations. Under discussion - trade and the Ukraine war - with big differences between the two. What are the divisions - and what's at stake? In this episode: Andy Mok - Senior Research Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization Rémi Bourgeot - Associate Research Fellow at the French Institute for International and Strategic Affairs Ben Aris - Founder and editor-in-chief of bne IntelliNews Host: Tom McRae Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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Who benefits from India's sweeping new labour reforms?
India is rolling out a set of simplified labour codes to modernise outdated laws. Unions describe the changes as sweeping and aggressive. So, who stands to benefit -- workers seeking job security and fair wages? Or employers looking for flexibility and lower staffing costs? In this episode: Harshil Sharma - Labour economist who specialises in reforms and welfare Surbhi Kesar - Senior Lecturer in Economics at SOAS University of London Sudip Dutta - National Secretary of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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Can former colonial powers be held accountable for past atrocities?
African leaders want colonial-era abuses recognised and criminalised. Algeria says a legal framework would ensure reparations are neither a gift nor a favour. So, how could former colonial powers be held accountable? And can the cost of those atrocities be measured? In this episode: Abdelkader Abderrahmane, Independent Researcher. Liliane Umubyeyi, Co-Founder, African Futures Lab. Nicolas Normand, Former French Ambassador to Mali, the Republic of Congo/Congo-Brazzaville and Senegal. Host: Bernard Smith Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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What would it mean for Israel if Netanyahu is pardoned in his court cases?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked for a presidential pardon to end his criminal prosecution. He says it will unite the public but critics say he's driving further division. So, what are the long-term implications for Israel? In this episode: Dan Perry, Political Analyst. Neve Gordon, Professor, Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law, Queen Mary University of London. Mitchell Barak, Former Aide to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Host: Bernard Smith Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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What are Trump's real intentions with Venezuela?
Venezuela accuses Washington of colonialism after President Donald Trump said he's shutting down its airspace. The country's on high alert after US attacks on boats nearby and a huge military and naval build-up. Trump says he's fighting drug trafficking. But is that the real reason? In this episode: Mark Pfeifle, US Republican Strategist. Paul Dobson, Independent Journalist. Christopher Sabatini, Senior Research Fellow, Latin America, Chatham House. Host: Bernard Smith Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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